Grade II listed · Middlesbrough

Avenue Methodist Church

Avenue Methodist Church is a Grade II listed building in Middlesbrough, first listed on 28 July 1988. It is one of 113 Grade II entries among 125 listed buildings in Middlesbrough; 30% of Middlesbrough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameAvenue Methodist Church
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1139862
Date first listed28 July 1988
Local planning authorityMiddlesbrough
Location54.55786, -1.24173 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1139862

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Avenue Methodist Church

NameGradeDistance
Church of St. BarnabasII529 m
Church of the Sacred HeartII675 m
Dorman Memorial MuseumII729 m
Coffin in Grounds of Dorman Memorial MuseumII758 m
West Lodge and Attached Screen Wall and Memorial in Albert ParkII762 m
Memorial Clock, in Albert ParkII774 m
Cenotaph, with Memorial Gates, Gatepiers and Screen WallsII776 m
Sundial, in Albert ParkII787 m
South African War Memorial, in Albert ParkII812 m
Park Methodist ChurchII852 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Avenue Methodist Church listed?
Yes. Avenue Methodist Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1139862, first listed on 28 July 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Avenue Methodist Church?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Middlesbrough, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.